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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.05, 507.03 and 246.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.05, 507.03 and 246.80 is: 369.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.05 : 507.03 = 246.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.05/507.03 = 246.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.05x = 507.03 × 246.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.05x = 125,135.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,135.00/339.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.08

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